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For those unfortunate folks living in China's smog-ridden Beijing, there lies a breath of fresh air -- and it comes in a canister. Vitality Air is selling air from Alberta, Canada to Chinese consumers, and even at a startling $46 per unit, the Canadian company is making a killing.

Bariatric surgery is probably the most effective means of dealing with obesity, and with obesity-linked Type 2 diabetes as well. Some questions remain like, how long do benefits last and who should be eligible for this treatment? A couple of new reports shed some light.

U.S. soldiers are the best in the world but how close are we to choosing the very best and cloning him and then having an army of him lose to a farmer from the desert? Well, not close on the last part, but the cloning, sure.

A new study of 51 e-cigarette liquids found the presence of detectable levels of three known lung toxicants in the large majority of the liquids. These substances are found in flavored e-liquids. Given their known risk, at least from occupational inhalation, they should be removed from these products.

Holidays mean get-togethers with family and friends and yes, lots of traditional feasting. The holidays are major weight-gaining times, however, and avoiding the excess calories can require strategic actions. Here are some ways to limit weight gain.

Vitamin D has acquired the reputation of a sort of miracle nutrient, with various studies suggesting it can prevent cancer, strengthen muscle and bones and prevent falls and fractures. But recent studies don't support such ideas thus, no new miracles in sight!

The DEA tried to curb addiction by making it more difficult for everyone to obtain opioid narcotics, including people who desperately need them. Would a new measure, modeled after Oregon's Right-to-Die law, make it easier for those with a legitimate need for these narcotic painkillers to get them?

Staying awake during brain surgery? Surgeons in France investigated whether using hypnotherapy could be successfully performed in patients undergoing removal of brain tumor.

Anti-vax sentiment gets a lot of media attention, but casual refusal of the flu vaccine doesn't. That said, it should, for no other reason than that many healthy people are putting senior citizens, and babies, and young people with immune issues at greater risk.

Researchers in London have discovered the science behind the concept of a life without pain. Their work, using genetically modified mice, proved that the naturally-occurring opioid peptides they discovered were key to producing painlessness.

Here are stories and events that had a major impact in culture from 2015.

Beer and the human race have a long, symbiotic history -- and for good reason. Down through the centuries it's produced a glowing track record among beverages as one of the safest to drink. What's more, dark beer is packed with beneficial free iron. And that's also why beer should have been included in the recently-issued nutritional guidelines.

How much do you know about food? That's the question at the heart of understanding the recommendations contained in the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It's a laudable and worthwhile report, but since it's such a sizable document we thought we'd break it down to help you understand it better.

Although we know that obesity is associated with an increased risk of numerous ills, it hasn't been clear that it's also linked to an increased risk of death. A new study suggests that the way the BMI data has been examined may account for that dissonance, and that body weight history may also weigh in on mortality risk.

Turmeric has long been known for its medicinal properties. Researchers at the University of Arizona are investigating whether the anti-inflammatory properties of this powder can supplement standard treatment for those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

The "Cancer Statistics" report from the American Cancer Society confirms the continued decline in cancer deaths in America. Since peaking in 1991, the death rate has dropped by 23 percent, translating to more than 1.7 million deaths averted through 2012.

Is the Campbell Soup Co. crazy for putting GMO labels on its food, the very thing it recently said was an unnecessary scare tactic by Big Organic? Not at all, and here are several compelling reasons why that's the case.

When should women at average risk for breast cancer start mammography screenings? Should they start at 40, or is it better to wait until 50? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has weighed in, concluding that "cancer mortality is generally reduced" with screening. But other issues need answers.

"Supplements and Safety" an investigative report exposing the dangerous dietary supplement industry for what it really is aired last night on PBS. National coverage from a credible news outlet is welcome scrutiny of this important topic. If you missed it, please check your local listing for its next airing.

It'd be hard, if not impossible, to avoid eating genetically modified foods. By one means or another virtually all our crops grains, fruits and vegetables have been modified in this fashion. If you don't believe it, take a look at the earlier versions of some of our current foods.

Worried about the Zika virus? One of the recommendations stated by health officials is to use a class of organic pesticides that is far more toxic than the synthetic kind environmental activists fear.

A recent op-ed in the Sacramento Bee, written by an audiology company executive, claims e-cigarettes can cause hearing loss. How that can even be possible is a head-scratching mystery. Of course we support free speech, but straying from the facts requires us to correct his very-flawed assertion.

A look at several studies shows a significant association between several commonly-used antidepressants among children and teens, and increased suicidal thoughts and aggression. Even so, the reporting of such effects is sadly lacking in many areas, since they are usually under-reported.

While many Americans are scrambling to make last-minute changes to their 2016 healthcare plans by Sunday's deadline, others are considering dropping their coverage altogether, especially millennials -- young adults, who tend to be relatively healthy. Many may opt to pay a penalty instead of buying insurance they won't use.

There are calls to incentivize antibiotics research. While it is welcome that government again understands the importance of pharmaceutical discovery, it's not that simple.